With 136,677 cases recorded and 3,941 deaths linked to Covid-19 declared at the end of May, Africa is in turn affected by the coronavirus pandemic. South Africa and Algeria have more than 600 deaths, while the death toll rises to 879 in Egypt, the most affected country on the continent.
- While waiting to reach the epidemic peak, several African countries are extending the state of health emergency and remain confined at least until mid-June.
- The care of patients in Africa remains a major challenge with often a lack of medical infrastructure and a significant shortage of health equipment.
As the Covid-19 epidemic slows down in Europe, the virus is gaining ground in Africa. According to estimates by the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of reported cases on the continent as of Saturday May 30 totals 136,677 cases, along with 3,941 deaths. While waiting to reach the epidemic peak, several African countries are extending the state of health emergency and remain confined at least until mid-June, as is the case of Congo-Brazzaville. Or Senegal, where the government is considering the introduction of these drastic measures in the region of Dakar, the capital of the country and epicenter of the epidemic.
A pregnant woman died in Congo-Brazzaville
Since the first Covid-19 case recorded on African territory in February 2020 – in Egypt – the 54 countries on the continent have now all declared cases of the new coronavirus. With more than 22,000 cases and 879 deaths, Egypt remains one of the most affected countries, followed by South Africa, with 29,940 cases and 611 deaths. These two African states have put in place several measures aimed at curbing the epidemic, including the closure of schools and universities, borders and airports.
The care of patients in Africa remains a major challenge. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), for example, has to deal with a lack of medical infrastructure and a significant shortage of sanitary equipment. On Friday May 29, a pregnant woman died in Congo-Brazzaville. “Considered“As a Covid-19 case and treated in a dedicated center where she was to undergo a caesarean section, the deceased was nevertheless diagnosed negative for the virus after a post-mortem examination. His death sparked a heated controversy in the country. According to information relayed by our colleagues from RFIa judicial inquiry was opened.
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